Awalmna [1]

Awalmna is an independent entertainment project targeting young children with the aim of highlighting their creativity and honing their talents. It is held annually under different themes.

Saturday 17 Rabi al akhir 1437 AH – 26 March 2016

Riyadh | Princess Nora bint AbdulRahman University

About Awalmna

MiSK Foundation believes in the power of shaping young minds and the great impact it has on the nation. We believe in the importance of paying attention to their ideas, guiding their inquisitive minds through the paths of knowledge, sharing their experiences, and inspiring and being inspired by others.

That inspiration was the force behind Awalmna (meaning: Our Worlds); an initiative that effectively highlights the creativity of children and offers a platform to ignite the spark in other children and help develop their skills.

“Awalmna” can be considered as an extension of the Foundation’s efforts in sponsoring “Tedx Kids”, where both events share the fundamental targets and objectives; creating opportunities to showcase children’s talents, coaching children in the art of public speaking, creating a community of knowledge, entertainment and inspiration from children to the children, and promoting original and inherited values.

The initiative consists of activities performed on stage by the young speakers or adults who had some experiences in innovative educational projects. The topics include personal experiences and creative arts such as, theatrical performances and public speeches.

Awalmna 2016

There were four major themes that formed expansive channels of communication between the purposes of “Awalmna” with its diverse activities and more than 2000 audience members, most of whom are children. These were: the Power of Learning, the Power of Giving, the Power of Will, and the Power of Imagination; all of which included motivational messages for children.

After a beautiful recitation from the Holy Quran, the forum commenced with stage performances of comedy shows, plays, magic acts followed by motivational speeches by children about reading and the influence of knowledge. The children speakers gave spectacular talks, and the audience was captivated by their ingenuity and charm. They shared stories of trials and strength, and how perseverance taught them never to give up until they see the light of success.

The four major themes were loaded with positive and inspiring messages for the children. The Power of Learning emphasizes self-reliance to reach a level of knowledge unattained by conventional education. The Power of Giving requires leaving a good impression on people by helping at home, school, and neighborhood. The Power of Will teaches them the making of heroes; patience, perseverance and kindness. The Power of Imagination, which is the tool for drawing a map to the future, creates solutions for existing obstacles.

31 young men and women organized Awalmna, with the participation of about 131 guides, most of whom were children, and the attendance of more than two thousand children and parents.